A report released by the Bush Administration said the Iraq war was a "cause celebre" for terrorist (23 ).

The report also said Instead of the world growing safer after the Iraq invasion, it was more dangerous. The report said "If this trend continues, threats to U.S. interests at home and abroad will become more diverse, leading to increasing attacks worldwide," (24 ).

Between March 2002 and February 2003 Sir David Omand , was warned about the Invasion could increasing terror attacks on the west
(25 ).